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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.72, 933.25 and 427.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.72, 933.25 and 427.61 is: 589.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.72 : 933.25 = 427.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.72/933.25 = 427.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.72x = 933.25 × 427.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.72x = 399,063.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,063.85/676.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.70

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